Gift ideas for Mum on her special day.

Do Mothers Day in StyleThis Mother’s Day, transport mum back to the elegance of a bygone era, and treat her to a high tea at Chapels on Whatley. Upon arrival, you will be served a glass of champagne or iced tea, before indulging in a sumptuous array of sweet and savoury items served on Royal Doulton and Wedgwood fine bone china. Plus you’ll be able to sample as many teas as you like from Chapels French and British blends.
The world-renowned violinist duo ‘Arco’ will also serenade you over half an hour during your high tea experience.
All this for just $65 pp.
If mum’s an early riser, then book in for Chapels champagne breakfast for $39 pp, or the special lunch offer for just $55 pp. Whatever option you choose, mum is sure to be impressed, as Mother’s Day at Chapels is a unique experience. Bookings are essential, seating is limited. For enquiries and bookings please phone 9272 7738 or email: bookings@chapelsonwhatley.com.auChapels on Whatley196 Whatley Crescent Maylands (opp. train station)http://www.chapelsonwhatley.com.au

A Touch of EdenRamon’s at Willow Pond is one of Perth’s premier venues for all occasions. Set within 2.2 hectares of magnificent Japanese-themed gardens, surrounding a large lake and cascading waterfall, Ramon’s is a popular choice for outdoor weddings, birthday parties, seminars, anniversaries, school graduations, fundraising events, funerals and wakes. With three beautiful function rooms to choose from, Ramon’s has something to suit all tastes and budgets. The experienced and friendly team will help make your special event truly memorable.
Ramon’s fully licensed restaurant is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Current special offers for Seniors Card holders include a 2 course meal (main & dessert) with tea or coffee from just $22 per person, available for lunch Monday to Friday and dinner Tuesday to Friday. Throughout the year, Ramon’s holds special themed events, such as a murder mystery dinner, ABBA tribute show and bridal expo. Ramon’s is taking restaurant bookings for Mother’s Day. For more information, please visit the website.Ramon’s at Willow PondRestaurant 9456 1362Functions 9455 1187http://www.willowpond.com.au

Books make a fantastic gift for MumTracy Farr’s debut novel, The Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt, was shortlisted for the Barbara Jefferis Award and longlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award. Her new novel, The Hope Fault, is about extended family: about exes and steps and fairy godmothers; about parents and partners who are missing, and the people who replace them.
“In New Zealand, the word whānau means extended family, and that includes friends who may not have any formal kinship ties. The closest I can come in the Australian sense is mob. I’m a big fan of mess, in life and fiction, and I’ve always been interested in the non-linear aspects of families.
Some of our most important and supportive relationships are with close family friends, like aunties who aren’t related by blood or marriage; and links with ex-partners often remain important long after the relationship is over. My own family has a lot of this sort of complexity, and I see it in other people’s lives, too. So, right from the start
I was interested in reflecting this in the novel,” Farr says.
As well as celebrating the rich and happy messiness of these strong connections, Farr was also interested in going a little deeper and darker. The novel explores some of the complex elements of family that get hidden, forgotten, misreported, or otherwise remain untold. These elements are in essence fault lines – the slow geological shifts that lie beneath every family.
The Hope Fault is available from all local booksellers and online at Fremantle Press.http://www.fremantlepress.com.au